Car tires imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of car tires by Kenya reached $36.8 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $84.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.8M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $43.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $84.8M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 11.6K t |
Where Kenya imports car tires from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 53% |
| Thailand | $6.7M | 18% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| India | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $846K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $686K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $661K | 1.8% |
| United States | $536K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $508K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 62% below the world average of $5.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car tires exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $272 thousand of car tires in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (43%), Uganda (30%), South Sudan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $116K | 43% |
| Uganda | $82K | 30% |
| South Sudan | $42K | 15% |
| Ethiopia | $24K | 8.9% |
| Malawi | $4K | 1.6% |
| Somalia | $3K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya car tires imports (HS 4011.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported car tires worth $36.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Thailand (18%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of car tires to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $36.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $84.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export car tires?
Yes. Kenya exported $272 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $36.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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